performing-penetration-testing
This skill enables automated penetration testing of web applications. It uses the penetration-tester plugin to identify vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10 threats, and suggests exploitation techniques. Use this skill when the user requests a "penetration test", "pentest", "vulnerability assessment", or asks to "exploit" a web application. It provides comprehensive reporting on identified security flaws.
Best use case
performing-penetration-testing is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
This skill enables automated penetration testing of web applications. It uses the penetration-tester plugin to identify vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10 threats, and suggests exploitation techniques. Use this skill when the user requests a "penetration test", "pentest", "vulnerability assessment", or asks to "exploit" a web application. It provides comprehensive reporting on identified security flaws.
Teams using performing-penetration-testing should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/penetration-tester/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How performing-penetration-testing Compares
| Feature / Agent | performing-penetration-testing | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
This skill enables automated penetration testing of web applications. It uses the penetration-tester plugin to identify vulnerabilities, including OWASP Top 10 threats, and suggests exploitation techniques. Use this skill when the user requests a "penetration test", "pentest", "vulnerability assessment", or asks to "exploit" a web application. It provides comprehensive reporting on identified security flaws.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
## Overview This skill automates the process of penetration testing for web applications, identifying vulnerabilities and suggesting exploitation techniques. It leverages the penetration-tester plugin to assess web application security posture. ## How It Works 1. **Target Identification**: Analyzes the user's request to identify the target web application or API endpoint. 2. **Vulnerability Scanning**: Executes automated scans to discover potential vulnerabilities, covering OWASP Top 10 risks. 3. **Reporting**: Generates a detailed penetration test report, including identified vulnerabilities, risk ratings, and remediation recommendations. ## When to Use This Skill This skill activates when you need to: - Perform a penetration test on a web application. - Identify vulnerabilities in a web application or API. - Assess the security posture of a web application. - Generate a report detailing security flaws and remediation steps. ## Examples ### Example 1: Performing a Full Penetration Test User request: "Run a penetration test on example.com" The skill will: 1. Initiate a comprehensive penetration test on the specified domain. 2. Generate a detailed report outlining identified vulnerabilities, including SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF. ### Example 2: Assessing API Security User request: "Perform vulnerability assessment on the /api/users endpoint" The skill will: 1. Target the specified API endpoint for vulnerability scanning. 2. Identify potential security flaws in the API, such as authentication bypass or authorization issues, and provide remediation advice. ## Best Practices - **Authorization**: Always ensure you have explicit authorization before performing penetration testing on any system. - **Scope Definition**: Clearly define the scope of the penetration test to avoid unintended consequences. - **Safe Exploitation**: Use exploitation techniques carefully to demonstrate vulnerabilities without causing damage. ## Integration This skill can be integrated with other security tools and plugins to enhance vulnerability management and remediation efforts. For example, findings can be exported to vulnerability tracking systems.
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